Cobitis Multimaculata
📖 Overview
Cobitis Multimaculata (Cobitis multimaculata), first described by Chen & Chen, 2011 is a small fish in the family Cobitidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cobitidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished from other species of the genus Cobitis by its unique color pattern of scattered, small, elongated and oval blotches on the side of the body, well developed mental lobes and cardioid lamina circularis .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cobitis Multimaculata is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cobitis Multimaculata.
🔍 Similar Species
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